Two rulings by MP and Chhattisgarh High Courts have once again exposed the disturbing legal reality in India—that marriage remains a sanctuary for sexual violence and consent still ends at the altar
In a new twist to the definition of rape, the Delhi High Court said that if consensual sex occurs between two adults, then there is no wrongdoing even if they are married
False accusation of rape is on the rise. When these cases go on trial, any laxity in raising a defence that can be taken up by the accused will go a long way in weakening his case and may prove to be fatal. However, the apex court’s recent verdict brings the much-needed clarity on the position of the accused